Services

Center for Joint Replacement

Patients who undergo hip or knee replacement surgery at Ridgeview Medical Center will experience our Center for Joint Replacement, becoming part of a group that participates in recovery and rehabilitation together. This team approach to recovery takes place on a dedicated wing within the hospital's third floor and features specialized staff, comprehensive education, and a group exercise and therapy room.

Surgery preparation, education and recovery include:

A family member or friend taking an active role as the patient's coach in education and recovery

Coordinated team effort, centered on the patient's return to independent function and mobility

A thorough, preventive approach to infection control, including washes and nasal antibiotic ointment the week before surgery

Regular follow-up to check on the patient's recovery progress

Symposia that allow patients to share recovery stories and reconnect with the surgeons and medical staff